September 4, 2024 - On Monday, September 2, 2024, VFW Post 8904 and the Auxiliary held a wreath-laying in honor of V J (Victory over Japan) Day. On this day, 79 years ago, aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, the Japanese signed the instrument of surrender that ended World War II.
The program was held at the Veterans Memorial on the grounds of the 1885 Historic Courthouse. Past Post Commander Gene Hutto placed the Memorial Wreath in honor of all who served in the Pacific.
